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S546 LEC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 LEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 88,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,820 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 83,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 79,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,466 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 75,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,271 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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S546 LEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S546 LEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S546 LEC?

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What year was S546 LEC registered?

S546 LEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S546 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S546 LEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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